Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002178
- Phone: (617) 879-7000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
6.70%FINANCIAL AID RATE
73%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
3:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$44,820Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a nonprofit private institution located in Cambridge, MA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately 11,000 students are enrolled annually at MIT.
Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Engineering
- Computer And Information Sciences
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Physical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to MIT achieve an SAT score within the range of 2090 - 2340, or an ACT score within the range of 32 - 35. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 10% of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $45,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $8,000. MIT may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.
The MIT Engineers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Fencing (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to view more about MIT can check out their website at http://web.mit.edu/student/.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a total student population of about 12,000, with undergraduate students making up about 40% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $59,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Per unit charges are around $910 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 73% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 60% | $48,459 |
Receiving Student Loans | 11% | $8,754 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Massachusetts Institute of Technology may provide services including:- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Rifle
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Sailing
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Massachusetts Institute of Technology by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Urban Planning (B, D, M)
- Architecture (B, D, M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D)
- Neuroscience (B, D, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Multimedia (D, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
Engineering
- Systems Engineering (D, M)
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Materials Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Nuclear Engineering (B, D, M)
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B)
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Linguistics (B, D, M)
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Cognitive Science (B, D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D)
Physical Sciences
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Meteorology (D)
- Geophysics and Seismology (D, M)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- Babson College in Worcester, MA (9 miles away)
- Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Camarillo, CA (10 miles away)
- Wellesley College in Medford, MA (11 miles away)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Williamstown, MA (37 miles away)
- Amherst College in Springfield, MA (73 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Review a complete list of all the Massachusetts colleges
- Find out what other private colleges are located in Massachusetts
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002178
- Phone: (617) 879-7000
- School Homepage